Chrysler is recalling 17,277 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrids for batteries that may cause a vehicle fire.
The automaker is recalling certain 2020-2022 Pacifica Plug-In Hybrid Electric (PHEV) vehicles. The battery pack may cause a vehicle fire, even when the vehicle is parked with the ignition in the “Off” position.
Affected VINs should be searchable now at the NHTSA website.
Here is the relevant information from the NHTSA Recall notice:
NHTSA ID Number: 26V362
Manufacturer: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17,277
Estimated percentage with defect: 1%
Descriptive Information
Some 2020-2022 Model Year Chrysler Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (“PHEV”) may have been built with a high voltage (“HV”) battery containing cells produced on an alternative assembly line at LG Energy Solution (“LGES”). These battery packs may fail internally, resulting in thermal runaway.
The suspect vehicle population began on August 5, 2020, when production of vehicles with HV batteries produced on the alternative assembly line began, and concluded on May 2, 2022, when production of vehicles with HV batteries produced on the alternative assembly line concluded. Supplier and vehicle manufacturing records were used to determine the suspect vehicle population.
Similar vehicles not included in this recall are built before or after the suspect period, are not PHEVs, or are built with HV batteries containing cells produced on the primary assembly line at LGES.
Description of defect or noncompliance:
A HV battery which fails internally may result in thermal runaway leading to a vehicle fire.
Description of the safety risk, including crash, fire, death, injury:
A vehicle fire can result in increased risk of occupant injury and injury to persons outside the vehicle.
Description of the cause:
None stated.
Identification of any warning that can occur:
None.
Chronology
On January 17, 2024, NHTSA opened a Recall Query into 2017-2018MY RU PHEV vehicles with a thermal event originating at or near the HV battery.
On May 3, 2024, FCA US LLC (“FCA US”) provided a full response to the inquiry.
On March 27, 2026, NHTSA issued an expanded Recall Query into 2017 – 2026MY RU PHEV vehicles with a thermal event originating at or near the HV battery.
On April 30, 2026, the FCA US Technical Safety and Regulatory Compliance (“TSRC”) organization opened an investigation into some 2020-2022MY Chrysler Pacifica PHEVs experiencing fires originating from the HV battery.
On May 1, 2026, FCA US provided a full response to the expanded inquiry.
Since August of 2023, FCA US has received a total of 4 reports of vehicles which have had fires originating from the HV battery. These incidents occur at a very low frequency, and all have cells produced on an alternative assembly line at LGES with limited production. FCA US has attempted to repurchase these vehicles and has only received 1 vehicle for further analysis. The battery pack was analyzed by LGES, and the cause of the fire is undetermined. FCA US and LGES have analyzed warranty returns, manufacturing history, and assembly line processes at LGES and have not discovered any issues. Root cause investigation continues.
As of May 15, 2026, FCA US is aware of 3 customer assistance records, 0 warranty claims, 4 field reports, and no other service records potentially relating to this issue for all markets with dates of receipt ranging from August 30, 2023, to January 16, 2026.
As of May 15, 2026, FCA US is not aware of any accidents or injuries potentially related to this issue for all markets.
On May 28, 2026, FCA US determined, through the Vehicle Regulations Committee, that a safety defect exists in certain vehicles.
Remedy
Description of Remedy
Remedy Type: Software, Replace
Description of remedy program:
FCA US will conduct a voluntary safety recall on all affected vehicles to update the HV Battery Pack Control Module (“BPCM”) with revised software to monitor battery pack assembly operational status for conditions that could lead to a fire in the battery pack assembly. FCA US will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly.
FCA US will provide a Warranty Extension for all impacted customers experiencing messaging related to the defect to replace the battery. Warranty Extension terms are unlimited years/unlimited mileage.
Until the remedy is complete, FCA US is advising owners of these hybrid vehicles to refrain from recharging them, and to park them away from structures and other vehicles.
How remedy component differs from recalled component:
Remedy is revised BPCM software to monitor battery pack assembly operational status for conditions that could lead to a fire in the battery pack assembly. FCA US will inspect and, if necessary, replace the battery pack assembly.
Description of recall schedule:
06/04/2026: FCA US will notify dealers on or about 06/11/2026 and begin notifying owners on or about 06/23/2026. 2020 & 2021 MY vehicles will receive a final owner letter, 2022 MY vehicles will receive an interim owner letter.
